I am an Industrial Organizational psychologist, speaker, and researcher who has spent the last 20 years studying human potential and self-awareness. After experiencing several tragic and challenging life events, I became a student of my own life and am compelled by the belief that when self-aware, we can extract the lessons from our life experiences and use them to guide us.

I work with leaders to help guide them through change, transformation and growth. Leaders I have worked with have seen tremendous personal and professional growth in the areas of communication, emotional intelligence, decision making, and time management. This growth takes place through the many customized leadership development programs I create for organizations where I facilitate workshops on various topics (emotional intelligence, assessment team debriefs, executive presence, etc.) and act as their executive coach throughout the journey.

My passion is working with people at the juncture of their mind (logic) and their heart (intuition), both working together as channels that guide them on their own unique path. I use the idea of tapping into the whole person (physical, mental, emotional) to help people overcome seemingly impossible obstacles, personal and professional life changes, and loss of power (self-worth). 

I have authored three books: Choosing the Life You Were Born to Live: How Changing Your Thoughts Will Change Your Life (Balboa Press, 2012), Breaking Free: Overcoming Self-Sabotage (Professional Women Publishing, 2013), and Women of Courage (Professional Women Publishing, 2020).

I received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree and Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Capella University, where I proudly graduated with high honors. I have served as an adjunct faculty member for Purdue University Global Department of Graduate Psychology and Walden University, as well as a Senior Dissertation Chair for Grand Canyon University. I am currently the CEO of The Wayfarer Group, LLC (formerly Chris Sopa International, Inc.), which I created in 2003 as an organization to inspire human potential.

I am also the creator and host of The Intentional Pause Podcast, a podcast created to create global awareness and conversation around slowing down, listening, and reconnecting with what matters.